UAS Field Engineer jobs in United States
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COLSA ยท 16 hours ago

UAS Field Engineer

positionHuntsville, AL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level

COLSA is seeking a UAS Engineer to provide on-site technical expertise in support of unmanned aircraft systems. The role involves system integration, upgrades, and performance validation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySoftware
badNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Provide on-site technical engineering support for commercial and military UAS platforms, ensuring operational readiness and compliance
Lead and assist with daily operations, including mission planning, system monitoring, and data collection for performance evaluation
Perform upgrades, complex troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance on airframes, avionics, propulsion systems, and payloads, recommending design or process improvements
Manage the identification, procurement, and tracking of repair parts and consumables, coordinating with logistics and supply chain teams
Install, configure, and integrate replacement parts, sensors, and payloads on UAS platforms, validating performance through system testing
Support flight operations through technical oversight of pre-/post-flight inspections, readiness checks, and corrective action planning
Conduct system testing, validation, and hardware/software integration activities, providing feedback to design engineers
Prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation (flight logs, maintenance records, test results, and integration reports)
Collaborate with engineering, logistics, and operations teams to resolve field issues, recommend technical solutions, and implement system improvements

Qualification

UAS platforms knowledgeQuadcopter design experience3D printing expertiseC++ developmentFAA Part 107 CertificateParametric CAD modelingField Oriented Control designTechnical documentationTeam collaboration

Required

High school diploma or equivalent experience
Working knowledge of desktop applications including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs
Relevant UAS, aerospace, or engineering experience required
Knowledge and hands on experience with UAS platforms Group 1 and 2
Proven experience with quadcopter and multirotor drone design, assembly, and tuning
Expertise in lightweight airframe design using 3D printed components (LW-PLA) with a focus on structural optimization and weight reduction
Experience in power generation system design using Field Oriented Control (FOC) techniques
Extensive hands-on experience with 3D printing for rapid prototyping and functional component design
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance within 6 months of hire; US Citizenship required
May require CONUS and/or OCONUS travel to customer sites up to 10%

Preferred

Autonomous flight integration and parameter optimization using platforms such as Ardupilot
Demonstrated success in extending UAV endurance through propulsion, battery, and flight profile enhancements
Proficient in C++ development for embedded microcontrollers including ESP32, Teensy, and Arduino platforms
Skilled in parametric CAD modeling
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate holder

Company

COLSA

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COLSA's full-scale capabilities include cyber and information warfare, rapid prototyping and engineering, uncrewed systems, acquisition, logistics, studies and analysis, data science, and systems and software engineering.
dateFounded in 1980
location
Huntsville, Alabama, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.colsa.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Van Corum
Deputy CEO & CFO
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Ivan Garcia
Chief Technology Officer
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